UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures - Create Your Own Series

Gautier Capuçon, <em>cello</em> <br />& Yuja Wang, <em>piano</em>

Gautier Capuçon, cello
& Yuja Wang, piano

MON, FEB 01 / 7:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Gautier Capuçon, cello
& Yuja Wang, piano

Incandescent pianist Yuja Wang returns in an exceptional duo alongside the dazzling French cellist Gautier Capuçon, her close friend and source of inspiration.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

WED, FEB 03 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

International jazz ambassador and Pulitzer Prize recipient Wynton Marsalis returns with the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, comprising 15 of the nation’s finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers.

Sonia De Los Santos and The Okee Dokee Brothers

SAT, FEB 06 / 3:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Sonia De Los Santos and The Okee Dokee Brothers

Somos Amigos: Songs on Common Ground

Friendship is at the heart of this joyful new collaboration between Mexican songstress Sonia De Los Santos and the Grammy Award-winning Americana folk duo The Okee Dokee Brothers.

Ranky Tanky

TUE, FEB 16 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Ranky Tanky

Charleston’s high-spirited Ranky Tanky is a dynamo quintet mixing the lowcountry traditions of their West African ancestors with dynamic doses of jazz, gospel, funk and R&B.

John Leguizamo

TUE, FEB 23 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

John Leguizamo

On the heels of a special Tony Award for his lifetime body of work as both a playwright and performer, Leguizamo brings his irresistibly irreverent brand of comedy to a new evening inspired by his entire life story.

Ephrat Asherie Dance

FRI, FEB 26 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Ephrat Asherie Dance

Odeon

A New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie returns with her company, revealing and exploring the complexities of street dance forms.

Joyce DiDonato

SAT, FEB 27 / 7:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Joyce DiDonato

Songplay

In this cabaret-style recital, opera star Joyce DiDonato is joined by an all-star jazz group to reimagine the songs from24 Italian Songs and Arias in the manner of a jazz standard.

A.I.M

TUE, MAR 02 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

A.I.M

An Untitled Love

Choreographer Kyle Abraham mixes modern, contemporary, ballet and hip-hop dance, entwining sensual and provocative vocabulary with an emphasis on sound, human relationships and all things visual.

The Wood Brothers

WED, MAR 03 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

The Wood Brothers

Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” (Paste), The Wood Brothers are celebrated for their freewheeling musical experimentation, fluid sound and the unparalleled energy of their live performances.

Samin Nosrat
and Yotam Ottolenghi

FRI, MAR 05 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Samin Nosrat
and Yotam Ottolenghi

A mouthwatering evening with two James Beard Award-winning cookbook authors and chefs, who will share their passion for everything food as they dish secrets from the kitchen.

Ann Patchett

SUN, MAR 07 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Ann Patchett

A celebrated author and champion of literary culture, Patchett was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People for her efforts on behalf of independent booksellers, books and bookstores.

Joffrey Ballet

TUE, MAR 09 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Joffrey Ballet

Among America’s premier ballet companies, Joffrey Ballet is committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a repertoire of past masterpieces and cutting-edge works.

Joffrey Ballet

WED, MAR 10 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Joffrey Ballet

Among America’s premier ballet companies, Joffrey Ballet is committed to artistic excellence and innovation, presenting a repertoire of past masterpieces and cutting-edge works.

José Andrés

SUN, MAR 14 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

José Andrés

Changing the World Through the Power of Food

A two-star Michelin chef with an award-winning group of restaurants and several cookbooks, José Andrés is changing the world through food as founder of the nonprofit World Central Kitchen.

Las Cafeteras

THU, APR 08 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Las Cafeteras

This East Los Angeles band is lauded for their joyous blend of the folkloric son jarocho music of Veracruz with hip hop, rock and rancheras, zapateado dance and incisive social consciousness.

Alisa Weilerstein, cello

SAT, APR 10 / 4:00 PM
HAHN HALL

Alisa Weilerstein, cello

With “too big a talent to be pigeonholed” (New York Magazine), Alisa Weilerstein returns to perform Bach’s complete Cello Suites, a body of solo cello music that forever defined the genre.

DakhaBrakha

SUN, APR 11 / 7:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

DakhaBrakha

DakhaBrakha weaves Ukrainian folk melodies into a subversive musical tapestry that embraces indie rock, pop, hip hop and innovative and traditional instrumentation from around the world.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

TUE, APR 13 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Now in its seventh decade, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater stands tall as an enduring cultural touchstone, especially when it comes to work that speaks directly to the times.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

WED, APR 14 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Now in its seventh decade, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater stands tall as an enduring cultural touchstone, especially when it comes to work that speaks directly to the times.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

THU, APR 15 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Taking audiences from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding and Spaghetti Western soundtracks, an evening with the Ukes is a funny, virtuosic, foot-stomping medley of musical delights.

Moshin Hamid

FRI, APR 16 / 7:30 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Moshin Hamid

in Conversation with Pico Iyer

Mohsin Hamid takes on ethnic identity, class disparity and mass-urbanization in his bold, inventive novels including Exit West, The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Moth Smoke.

SFJAZZ Collective

SAT, APR 17 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

SFJAZZ Collective

The Music of Joni Mitchell and Original Compositions

An all-star ensemble comprising the finest performers and composers in jazz today, SFJAZZ Collective is joined by singer Lizz Wright to reimagine the music of the incomparable Joni Mitchell.

Silkroad Ensemble

TUE, APR 20 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Silkroad Ensemble

Home Within

A 60-minute audio-visual performance, Home Within is the newest project of Syrian composer and clarinetist, Kinan Azmeh, and Syrian-Armenian visual artist, Kevork Mourad.

Dreamers' Circus

WED, APR 21 / 8:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Dreamers' Circus

Dreamers’ Circus performs a thrilling blend of contemporary and traditional folk music from Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Finland and the far reaches of the windswept Faroe Islands.

Alexander Malofeev, piano

FRI, APR 23 / 7:00 PM
HAHN HALL

Alexander Malofeev, piano

At just 18 years old, the exciting young Russian pianist Alexander Malofeev already has a glittering record of achievement as a soloist.

Jennifer Koh and Davóne Tines

SUN, APR 25 / 7:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Jennifer Koh and Davóne Tines

Everything That Rises Must Converge

In this multimedia collaboration, Koh and Tines examine how their family histories have influenced their artistry and reveal a universal history shared by immigrants and minority Americans.

Yo-Yo Ma & Austin Mann

TUE, APR 27 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Yo-Yo Ma & Austin Mann

Truth, Trust and Service – How Culture Connects Us

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and photographer Austin Mann explore the role culture can play in helping us to imagine and build a stronger, more resilient society.

Bryan Stevenson

FRI, APR 30 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Bryan Stevenson

American Injustice: Mercy, Humanity and Making a Difference

MacArthur Fellow Bryan Stevenson is an attorney, human rights activist, author of Just Mercy and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative.

Andrew Yang

SUN, MAY 02 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Andrew Yang

A noted entrepreneur and the author of The War on Normal People, Andrew Yang was named Presidential Ambassador of Entrepreneurship during the Obama administration.

Arthur C. Brooks

TUE, MAY 11 / 7:30 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Arthur C. Brooks

National Renewal

Drawing on cutting-edge social science and a decade of experience leading the American Enterprise Institute, Arthur C. Brooks shows that what the country needs is not agreement, but better disagreement.

Elizabeth Strout

THU, MAY 13 / 7:30 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Elizabeth Strout

in Conversation with Pico Iyer

Elizabeth Strout's lauded collection of works of fiction include the Pulitzer-winning short story collection Olive Kitteridge, The Burgess Boys and My Name Is Lucy Barton.

Ami Vitale

SUN, MAY 16 / 3:00 PM
CAMPBELL HALL

Ami Vitale

Wild Hope

Award-winning photographer Ami Vitale has spent years producing work that illuminates the unsung heroes and communities protecting our wildlife and finding harmony in our natural world.

David Sedaris

TUE, MAY 18 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

David Sedaris

David Sedaris is a master of satire, known for his wit, weirdness and seriously funny observations about himself, his unique family and the world around him.

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

THU, MAY 20 / 7:30 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn

Americans Reaching for Hope

Renowned for their tireless advocacy of human rights and giving a voice to the voiceless, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn now issue a plea to address the crisis in working-class America.

Jon Batiste

SAT, MAY 22 / 8:00 PM
THE GRANADA THEATRE

Jon Batiste

Following his life-affirming Santa Barbara debut in 2019 Jon Batiste is back, pounding the keys in a high-octane night of pure musical joy.

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures - Create Your Own Series

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